He decided for the lucid, icy style; it was his favorite manner in the Senate.
"Barbara," said he, "give careful ear to what I shall say.

I do not request, I do not command, I tell you what _must_ be done.

I do not interfere between you and Dorothy; I interfere only between you and Mr.
Storms.

That young man is necessary to my plans.

He is to come to this study, freely and without interference.